| title | Auto-Limit |
|---|---|
| description | A guide to deploying Auto-Limit via docker |
| published | true |
| date | 2025-07-14 16:44:12 UTC |
| tags | |
| editor | markdown |
| dateCreated | 2025-07-08 15:10:19 UTC |
Auto-Limit is an intelligent download speed management tool designed specifically for NAS users and home media server enthusiasts. It automatically reduces the speed of downloaders like qBittorrent and Transmission when family members are watching movies on media servers like Emby or Jellyfin, ensuring smooth streaming without buffering.
services:
auto-limit:
image: xiaobaiya000/auto-limit:latest
container_name: auto-limit
ports:
- 9190:9190
volumes:
- /mnt/tank/configs/autolimit:/app/data
environment:
- TZ=America/New_York
restart: unless-stopped- Navigate to the IP and Port of the container
- Create a username and password
- Click the Configuration tab
- Click Add Media Server a. Give it an Instance Name b. Select the Plugin Type c. Add your API Key d. Click Save
- Click Add Downloader
a. Give it an Instance Name
b. Select the Plugin Type
c. Add the Server Address
d. Enter your Username and Password
e. Set the Download/Upload During Playback speeds to the
KB/syour network can handle
